Celebrity Game: NBA All-Star, Everything you need to know

Hosted by ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth, the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game featured celebrities from various industries, including music, sports, and film. The All-Star celebrity game's play-by-play commentary duties were handled by Ryan Ruocco along with Richard Jefferson and Monica McNutt. The color commentator for Monday Night Raw, Pat McAfee also appeared.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game showcased players like Jennifer Hudson, Metta World Peace, Micah Parsons, CJ Stroud, along with WNBA stars Jewell Loyd and Natasha Cloud. The 2024 Celebrity Game teams were coached by Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe, with support from Peyton Manning, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, A’ja Wilson, and Lil Wayne.

In the 2024 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Team Shannon defeated Team Stephen A. with a 100-91 scoreline. The game was highlighted by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons' dominant performance as he scored an incredible 37 points and grabbed 16 rebounds en route to earning MVP honors.

The game was played on a stunning court illuminated by 25 million LEDs, providing a thrilling showcase of talent from both the entertainment and sports worlds. Team Shannon's victory was sealed with crucial contributions from Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who added 16 points to the scoreboard. When the game was tied at 78-78 in the final minutes of the game, Team Shannon scored on back-to-back 4-point shots from Nacua and actor Dylan Wang which helped them to get a decisive lead.

Throughout the matchup, Parsons and Nacua showcased their athleticism and skill, dazzling fans with monstrous dunks and aggressive drives to the basket. Despite the efforts of Team Stephen A, led by Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, content creator Tristan Jass, and Olympic high jump gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi, they could not contain Parsons and Nacua's offensive onslaught.

Off the court, ESPN personalities Stephen A. Smith and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe served as coaches for their respective teams, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. Rapper 50 Cent and Lil Wayne, along with Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson, provided additional star power as assistant coaches. Overall, the 2024 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game event was a memorable and entertaining affair, highlighting the athletic prowess and competitive spirit of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.